Manufacturing Coordinator
Bulk Material Handling Provider
I wanted to send over a letter of recommendation regarding your staffing services. We began working with Sterling nearly 5 years ago. Our Sterling Account Executive came out to introduce Sterling’s services and we have been a customer ever since. Through the years, we have hired over 10 engineers, designers and drafters, with mechanical, electrical and civil backgrounds. Several of their employees we have converted into permanent hires. Our Sterling Account Executive has spent a lot of time understanding our business and matching the right type of candidates to our needs. Sterling has shown flexibility when we’ve needed it and our Account Executive has added his own personal touch to make sure we’re satisfied with the service. I’d highly recommend Sterling Engineering for any company needing high quality technical personnel to help their business. Keep up the good work!

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Director of Engineering
Provider of Plastic Assembly Solutions
I have been in my current position as Director of Engineering for almost five years. In my professional career I have worked with a number of recruiting organizations. In the last couple of years I have worked with Sterling Engineering, specifically Todd and his team. Todd’s team was instrumental in finding temporary/contractor help as well as permanent employees in the areas of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Machine Building, Electrical Wiring and other design and manufacturing personnel…My experience with Sterling Engineering in general and with Todd in particular has convinced me that this is a partner that I can count on, when it comes to proving qualified candidates for temporary or permanent positions in engineering or manufacturing. I will recommend Sterling Engineering for anyone’s recruiting needs.

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Staffing Manager
Manufacturer of Diesel Engines
We began a relationship with Sterling Engineering, Inc. in September 2004. At that time, Sterling’s Business Development Manager, Mike Sury, contacted us at the early stages of our Diesel Engine/Emissions Standard Project. Our initiative for this project was to hire an additional 200 highly skilled Engineering/Technical employees.

Originally, due to the large volume of requirements, we identified 12 vendors to assist in supplying staffing services. Over time, only the strongest survived and we narrowed the list to four Preferred Vendors. Sterling was recognized in this select group.

Since that point, Sterling and Mike Sury have elevated themselves to our # 1 supplier of Engineering/Technical Staffing Services. Sterling has earned this position by not only providing a quality service, but also actually showing interest in solving our problems and issues. Whether it was introducing a cost-effective solution, reducing our co-employment risk or reducing their margins when necessary, I sincerely feel Sterling has created a long-term partnership with us. They have proven time and time again that Sterling is looking out for our best interests.

We have also been extremely impressed with their range of recruiting expertise. From Engineering Clerk, to Program Manager, Sterling continues to introduce top talent to our organization. Sterling has placed over 35 Engineering/Technical individuals with us since the start of this project. Even more impressive, they have a 90% success rate for conversion of an offer to acceptance. That percentage is significantly higher than industry standard.

Sterling’s Account Manager, Mike Sury, has shown that personal touch we expect from key suppliers. Mike has taken the time to meet with each of the hiring managers to discuss their specific requirements and expectations. He has also been well received by high-level managers that expressed being impressed with Mike’s genuine commitment to successfully completing this staffing project. There is no question; Mike Sury and Sterling have demonstrated total commitment, maximum effort with great customer service and results. Sterling has always been readily available to meet our ever-changing needs.

We would highly recommend Sterling Engineering, Inc. to any company seeking the Best Engineering Staffing Service in the Chicagoland area…

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Director of Residential Architecture
Architectural Firm
Just a quick note to thank you for the staffing services you’ve provided to me… Your ability to supply short-term architectural candidates, as well as temp to direct services has been of great value to me. The pre-screening process you’ve developed with us, where you meet and CAD test (using a test specific to our firm) all of the candidates you send us, helps me make fast decisions and truly improves the hiring process. Most importantly, you’ve been flexible when I’ve needed you to be, and you always act as a long-term business partner. I’d gladly recommend your service (and I have) to any company needing to align themselves with a staffing partner.

It is truly a pleasure doing business with you.

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Recruiting Manager
A Document Packaging Company
This letter is to recognize Sterling Engineering, Inc. and their efforts in assisting us with a Quality Assistant position. We had a need for a contract Quality Assistant to assist with ISO compliance. Sterling provided a highly qualified candidate in a timely manner. The candidate was well prepared for the interview. He was knowledgeable on the position with our company.

We are hoping to rely on Sterling in the future and looking forward to a long-term mutually beneficial relationship.

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Director of Engineering & Manufacturing
Manufacturer of Auxillary Equipment for the Printing Industry
Over the past 6 months, Sterling Engineering – and specifically Tom Sandberg – has played a key role in helping us with unprecedented growth by adding 4 people to our staff of 18. In the process of adding an ME, and EE, and two service technicians, Tom took the time to define and understand the specific requirements of each position. I believe this was an important step as the majority of the candidates submitted were close matches for the position and the individuals we interviewed were well prepared with product information and the technical requirements for the specific position. In addition, those we interviewed were good matches in terms of personality, which is crucial when aggressively growing the company as we are. In other words, the candidates were not only good technical people but were good fits for the company and virtually all were “hireable”. Once we reached the offer stage, Tom acted as an effective mediator allowing free discussions of salary and other concerns that each party had, while maintaining confidential information when appropriate. Ultimately, Tom’s services were very professional, much appreciated, and unmatched by the other recruiting firms we contacted.

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Engineering Manager
Manufacturer of Custom Engineering Locks
This letter is to recognize Sterling and their efforts in providing us with qualified candidates for our Design Engineer position. Sterling identified candidates in a timely manner. Each candidate seemed to be well prepared for the interview. They were knowledgeable of our product line and had a good grasp of the position we were attempting to fill. We are a relatively tight knit group and it was important to find a candidate who had the engineering skills along with someone with the right attitude for our environment.

Our Account Manager was professional and courteous. We are looking forward to a long-term relationship with Sterling in the years to come.

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Sr. Human Resources Representative
Manufacturer of Hearing Instrument Components
I wanted to write this letter to recognize your effort in assisting us with our engineering staffing needs. We had a particularly difficult position some time back for a Pro Engineer Drafter. We were looking for a unique blend of skills. We went through our own recruiting efforts and unfortunately did not identify the proper candidate. We utilized Sterling to assist us in our search. Sterling provided us with qualified candidates in a relatively short period. The candidates were well informed and prepared for the interview. Fortunately, we did identify a candidate through Sterling and he is currently on staff.

I really enjoyed working with Sterling and would hope to rely on them in the future for engineering positions.

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Human Resources Staffing Manager
Specialty Pharmaceutical Company
This letter is to recognize Sterling Engineering for their efforts in recruiting for us. We were looking for an Associate Engineer who could be our “go to person” for AutoCAD. The search was quite long, but after a few weeks with Sterling, they were able to provide two candidates for us to select from. Considering the amount of candidates we saw prior to going with Sterling candidates, I was ready to throw in the towel. Once they got involved, I saw strong candidates out there that could make a significant contribution to our organization.

The candidate that was chosen has sufficient experience and the desired education for our position.

Our salesperson had been very responsive and courteous. I would say that even though my main contact was out sick for the setting up of the interview, the team at Sterling was quite responsive and was able to set up the candidates without hesitation.

Thank you Sterling for all of your hard work and diligence.